This affordable massage gun is on sale for just $51 with Amazon's Early Prime Day deals. (Getty Images)
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Leading up to Amazon Prime Day 2022, Amazon Canada has slashed prices on one popular massage gun, making it the ideal time to give the wellness trend a try for yourself.
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Save 58% on the Milimoli 30 Speed Powerful Muscle Massage Gun. Image via Amazon.
$51
How does it work?
This percussive massage gun helps to relieve sore muscles and tension by penetrating deep into the body's tissues. Choose from 30 different massage speeds and six interchangeable massage attachments, which are specialized to target different body parts.
When fully charged, this massage gun delivers up to eight full hours of use so you'll be sure to have easy access to a post-workout session.
Why use a massage gun?
Vibration therapy has been shown to help alleviate post-workout soreness. (Getty Images)
There's no doubt that a massage just feels good on sore muscles, but studies have shown that there are benefits us using tools like this affordable massage gun. Vibration therapy has been shown to help alleviate post-workout soreness, which helps you get back to exercising faster. Studies have also shown that pre-workout massages can even result in decreased muscle soreness after an intense sweat session.
In spite of these potential health benefits, there are some risks to using a massage gun, especially if used incorrectly. Excessive use may lead to ruptured blood vessels, nerve sensitivity, ligament strain or muscle fibre damage.
If you're curious about incorporating one into your fitness routine, be sure to speak with a doctor or healthcare professional ahead of time.
What people are saying
As one of Amazon's most affordable massage guns, the Milimoli 30 Speed has been winning over shoppers online. It's received a 4.4-star average rating from hundreds of customer reviews, with top marks for being "easy to use" and offering "great value."
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"Well worth the money!" shared one reviewer, who noted that this handheld massage gun "exceeded [their] expectations."
Another reviewer shared that the massage gun "has been a life saver" during the times that they couldn't get to an in-person massage.
Shoppers have found the Milimoli massage gun to be effective on multiple areas of the body, including the shoulders, back, neck, thighs, calves and more.
One Amazon customer noted that this device provides "immediate relief" from neck pain and migraines, while another praised it for being "effective" at soothing muscle stiffness and pain.
Due to the size and shape of this massage gun, some shoppers found that it was "heavy" and "hard to hold," making it difficult to reach certain areas of the body โ especially if you're trying to reach areas of the back by yourself. They recommend having someone to help you in those cases, as a second set of hands makes all the difference.
The verdict
At its current price of $51, the Milimoli 30 Speed Powerful Muscle Massage Gun is an affordable option if you're looking to dive into the world of at-home massage.
Shoppers have praised its effective performance that helps relieve tired and sore muscles, though its size and weight may take some time to get used to.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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